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Who Was Walt Whitman?

by Kirsten Anderson
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How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever. Throughout his life, Walt journeyed everywhere, from New York to New Orleans, Washington D.C. to Denver, taking in all that America had to offer. With the Civil War approaching, he saw a nation deeply divided, but he also understood the power of words to inspire unity. So in 1855, Walt published a short collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, a book about the America he saw and believed in. Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time, Walt's writing introduced an entirely new writing style: one that broke forms, and celebrated the common man, human body, and the diversity of America. Generations later, readers can still find themselves in Whitman's words, and recognize the America he depicts. Who Was Walt Whitman? follows his remarkable journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.
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Series: Who Was? Publisher: Books on Tape Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9780593340851
  • File size: 29566 KB
  • Release date: February 2, 2021
  • Duration: 01:01:35

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780593340851
  • File size: 29571 KB
  • Release date: February 2, 2021
  • Duration: 01:02:36
  • Number of parts: 1

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Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts

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English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:830
Text Difficulty:4-5

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever. Throughout his life, Walt journeyed everywhere, from New York to New Orleans, Washington D.C. to Denver, taking in all that America had to offer. With the Civil War approaching, he saw a nation deeply divided, but he also understood the power of words to inspire unity. So in 1855, Walt published a short collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, a book about the America he saw and believed in. Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time, Walt's writing introduced an entirely new writing style: one that broke forms, and celebrated the common man, human body, and the diversity of America. Generations later, readers can still find themselves in Whitman's words, and recognize the America he depicts. Who Was Walt Whitman? follows his remarkable journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Books on Tape
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780593340851
    File size: 29566 KB
    Release date: February 2, 2021
    Duration: 01:01:35

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780593340851
    File size: 29571 KB
    Release date: February 2, 2021
    Duration: 01:02:36
    Number of parts: 1

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 830
    Text Difficulty: 4-5